TRAINING

WHAT DOES TRAINING INVOLVE

Everyone who wants to ride a bike with 'L' plates, must have a CBT certificate. See below.If you want to remove the 'L' plates you may have three options:-

continue training on a 125cc machine and get a full, restricted A1 licence.

At 19 years old you can take A2 on a 47BHP bike (Suzuki GS500)

Direct Access: train on a larger, more powerful bike (we use 600cc bikes) and get a full, unrestricted A licence. (Only available to over 24's) The A2 licence restricts you to a 47BHP bike (typically a 500cc bike). After two years, you have the option of re-taking the test via Direct Access, which potentially means you could be riding larger bikes by the time you are 21.

Either way, the training we offer will cover every element to make you a safe rider on today's busy roads. As of the end of April 2009 the test changed slightly. The manoeuvres, that had up until then been carried out as part of the on road practical test, will now be done off-road as a separate "Part 1 Test". This will also include a few additional manoeuvres. The "Part 2 Test" or on road test, will then involve just riding for the duration. Before booking a course you will have to complete a Motorcycle Theory Test available at 0300 200 1122, or online at www.direct.gov.uk/booktheorytestIf you use your own bike, please ensure it is road worthy, legal (Taxed, MOT'd and insured), and has 'L' plates clearly visible front and rear.